Sexual behaviors and self-reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among male and female youths in Nigeria
This study showed that sexual behaviors were associated with self-reported STIs among never-married and married female youths and never-married male youths in Nigeria. These findings can inform programs aimed at reducing STI transmission among youths in Nigeria. Specifically, they can guide the development of educational programs to increase youth awareness of the risks associated with their sexual behaviors.
Authors
- Anthony Idowu Ajayi
- Oluwatobi Abel Alawode (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1803-4324)
- David Aduragbemi Okunlola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1597-1494)
- Chioma Veronica Opara
Institutions
- Florida State University (US)
- Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering (US)
- University of Florida (US)
- African Population and Health Research Center (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11836-z
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.63